Things Not Seen Podcast
#1414 - The Miracle on Capitol Hill: John Mauck, Part 1

In the year 2000, against strong opposition, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act passed Congress by unanimous vote. It's supporters proclaimed that "God worked a miracle" that day on Capitol Hill. Our guest, John Mauck, was instrumental in crafting the ideas and language that became the Act. He tells us the story of how it became law.

Also on the show, our producer-at-large, Natasha S. Alford, reviews the Netflix hit series, Orange is the New Black

Direct download: TNS_1414_John-Mauck_Part-1_20140829_64K_CBR_37m40s.mp3
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Religion Moment: August 31, 2014- Sin's Protest

In Sunday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Archbishop Jaime Sin.

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Religion Moment: August 30, 2014- The Story of the MEK

In Saturday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the People's Mujahedin of Iran.

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Religion Moment: August 29, 2014- The Death of the Baptizer

In Friday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the death of John the Baptist.

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Religion Moment: August 28, 2014- Presenting the Dream

In Thursday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

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Religion Moment: August 27, 2014- Suing the Salvation Army

In Wednesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the case of Jamie Kellam Dodge.

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Religion Moment: August 26, 2014- Miss Sherri Comes Home

In Tuesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the case of Sherri Chessen.

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Religion Moment: August 25, 2014- A Pale Blue Dot

In Monday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Voyager 1's history-making journey.

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#1413 - Religious Objects: Brent Plate, Part 2

The conclusion of our conversation with S. Brent Plate, author of A History or Religion in 5 1/2 Objects. Plate is the founding editor of the journal Material Religion.

Also on the show, journalist Natasha Alford reflects on Ferguson, and the death of Martin Luther King.

Direct download: 1413_Brent-Plate-2_20140815.mp3
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Religion Moment: August 24, 2014- A Celebration of Cultures

In Sunday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Notting Hill Carnival.

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Religion Moment: August 23, 2014- A Council for Christian Cooperation

In Saturday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the World Council of Churches.

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Religion Moment: August 22, 2014- Justice, Not War

In Friday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses David Dellinger.

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Religion Moment: August 21, 2014- An Enlightened Despot

In Thursday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Sweden's King Gustav III.

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Religion Moment: August 20, 2014- Struggling Against Superstition

In Wednesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Narendra Dabholkar.

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Religion Moment: August 19, 2014- Glory to the Grapes!

In Tuesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the festival of Vinalia.

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Religion Moment: August 18, 2014- The Father of Croatian Literature

In Monday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Croatian poet and humanist Marko Marulić.

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Religion Moment: August 17, 2014- The Prayer Book Wins Out

In Sunday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Prayer Book Rebellion.

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Religion Moment: August 16, 2014- A Friend to Dogs, an Enemy of the Plague

In Saturday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Saint Roch.

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Religion Moment: August 15, 2014- A Midsummer's Rest

In Friday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Ferragosto.

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Religion Moment: August 14, 2014- Removing the Children

In Thursday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Australian cult known as The Family.

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Religion Moment: August 13, 2014- The Sign for Rebellion

In Wednesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Nat Turner's rebellion.

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Religion Moment: August 12, 2014- Night of the Murdered Poets

In Tuesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Night of the Murdered Poets.

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Religion Moment: August 11, 2014- Poet and Paragon

In Monday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Estonian poet Uku Masing.

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Religion Moment: August 10, 2014- A Cosmic Wedding

In Sunday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the world's first space wedding.

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Religion Moment: August 9, 2014- A New Diocese in India

In Saturday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Diocese of Quilon.

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Religion Moment: August 8, 2014- Authorizing the Quorum

In Friday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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Religion Moment: August 7, 2014- An Election Milestone

In Thursday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the nominatinon of Joseph Lieberman as Al Gore's running mate in 2000.

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Religion Moment: August 6, 2014- Mother Lee Comes to America

In Wednesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the arrival of the Shakers in the United States.

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Religion Moment: August 5, 2014- Terror in Oak Creek

In Tuesday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the attack on Oak Creek, Wisconsin's Sikh temple.

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Religion Moment: August 4, 2014- The Book of Radiance

In Monday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Zohar.

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Religion Moment: August 3, 2014- A History-Making Bishop

In Sunday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson.

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Religion Moment: August 2, 2014- A Doctor for Democracy

In Saturday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses Beko Ransome-Kuti.

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Religion Moment: August 1, 2014- Dancing at Lughnasadh

In Friday's Religion Moment, Katy Scrogin discusses the Gaelic festival of Lughnasadh.

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